NOTICEBOARD
Access Pathways
There is only one pathway for teaching.
It is the choice of Modules which results in your specialism.
Part 1 - Core Modules must be taken as part of a full Access course.
Part 2 - Teaching you must take a minimum of 15 Credits.
Part 3and 4 Once you have made up the required Credits from Parts 1 & 2 you make up the rest of the Credits from these Modules.
Access to Teaching
Access to Higher Education Diploma Teaching (Biological Science). This page lists the recommended modules for the Teaching pathway.
For the Teaching (Biological Science) pathway you must have a grade C or above in English, Maths and a Science GCSE before you start the course. If you complete a work placement you must have a CRB check before going into schools. This must be undertaken by DLC and may take up to 6 weeks. You will need to arrange this through your tutor and it will incur an additional charge.
You must follow the rules of combination for the Modules listed below. Your tutor will check your choices at enrolment to ensure the combination you have selected is a valid one. We encourage you to discuss possible changes to your original choices with your tutor as you progress through the course. Download the Course Handbook to find out more about the contents of each Module.
If you do not wish to take a full Access Diploma (60 Credits) you may pick any of the modules and these can be added to any existing Access Credits you already have. Upon completion of the assessments you will be awarded a certificate for the credits you achieve.
Only 60 Credits will be shown on the Certificate for your Access Diploma. If, for any reason, your selected Higher Education Institution requires more than the national 60 Credits standard, these will not form part of your diploma.
To start this Diploma you MUST have a grade C or above GCSE in Math, English and a Science.
Part 1 Core
- English Level 3 (6 credits)
- IT Level 2 (Compulsory or GCSE/equivalent) (3 credits)
- Communications Level 3 (Compulsory) (6 credits)
- Research Methods Level 3 (Compulsory) (6 credits)
- Human Biological Science 1 Level 3 (Compulsory) (15 credits)
Part 2 - Teaching
You must take at least 15 credits
- Educational Theory Level 3 (6 credits)
- Learning Difficulties Level 3 (6 credits)
- Practical Teaching Skills Level 3 (6 credits)
Part 3 - Biology Modules In your part 3 and 4 choices you must take at least one of the modules in bold to complete your Research module assessment
- Human Biological Science 2 Level 3 (9 credits)-recommended
- Biological Health & Disease Level 3 (6 credits)-recommended
Part 4 - Other Modules
- Psychopathology Level 3 (6 credits)
- Child Development & Welfare Level 3 (6 credits)
- Social Conflict Level 3 (6 credits)
- Self and Social Skills Level 3 (6 credits)